Wonderfest: Ask a Science Envoy: Black Holes & Kelp Forests

Black Holes: Discovering the Invisible

Black holes are among the most extreme objects in the universe. They push the boundaries of our knowledge, holding many unsolved mysteries. This talk will explore black holes from “small” to enormous, including how to detect these invisible marvels. In the process, we will probe the very frontiers of astrophysics.

Speaker: Natasha Abrams, UC Berkeley

The Structure of Kelp Forests

Kelp forests constitute one of the most diverse ecosystems on Earth, and they’re hidden right beneath the waves of our coastline. To research how these ecosystems function, we need to study what lives there. Come learn how scientific diving and modern genetics are helping us unravel the complex structure of kelp forests.

Speaker: Will Johnson, Stanford University

Editor's Note: This event was originally scheduled for February 25, 2025